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        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky
        Family demands charges in McCreary County man's fatal beating
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        Mostly Sunny and Warmer Thursday
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        Lexington father awaits justice nearly 6 years after son's fatal DUI crash
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        Lexmark data center on New Circle Road sells for $29M to Dallas-based company
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        Covering Kentucky

        3 Fayette County students travel to Normandy to honor D-Day veterans

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former HR manager accuses Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center of fraud

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        Rowan County mother marks 10 years of sobriety after years of addiction

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        In Your Community

        White Hall and the City of Richmond celebrating the site's 2026 opening day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Washington County reflects on recovery 1 year after deadly EF-2 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        2 teens charged in connection to weekend robbery near Shillito Park

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        Westbound lanes of Cumberland Parkway near 70MM shut down due to fatal collision

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        Crime

        Man facing charges after allegedly attacking Nelson County deputy, paramedic

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        Covering Kentucky

        Overturned vehicle shuts down inbound Richmond Road lanes at Jacobson Park

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        Crime

        18-year-old Corbin man arrested on 10 child pornography charges

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        A seasonal start to meteorological summer

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County EMS Director dies after cancer battle, agency announces

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Human remains found in wooded area off Big Branch Road in Knott County

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        Crime

        Prestonsburg woman charged with DUI, 1st-degree assault after pedestrian struck

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        Crime

        Man charged with wanton endangerment after shooting near Lexington hospital

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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes June as Pride Month in Kentucky

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        Politics

        Governor Andy Beshear endorses Charles Booker for US Senate seat

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        Crime

        1 arrested, 1 injured in overnight stabbing on North Upper Street in Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

        Active Weather Out West Monday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Salvation Army Lemon-Aid Days campaign kicks off in Lexington

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        Barbershop uses grand opening to shed light on organ donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington barber shop hosts organ donation awareness event

        Kayleigh Randle
      • UK vs West Virginia round 2

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Unravels in 9th Inning as West Virginia Forces A Game 7 on Monday

        Noah Cierzan
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        Cynthiana Splash Pad at Flat Run to offer sensory-friendly hours this June

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        Election 2026 South Carolina Democrats

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        President Trump approves FEMA funding for KY counties impacted by winter storm

        Mack Carmack
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        Cynthiana Police Department's social worker acting as community liaison

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        Lexington police seeking information in 2024 fatal shooting of 18-year-old

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        Daily Forecast

        Warming up for the start of June

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fire departments cooperate to extinguish severe Clay City house fire

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        Roadway Collision

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        KSP: 1 juvenile pronounced dead after car rear-ends horse and buggy

        Mack Carmack
        Death Investigation

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        KSP: 38-year-old woman found deceased in tent at Dog Creek Campground

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        Funeral arrangements for Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller announced

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        Daily Forecast

        A quiet and warm Sunday

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        Nine celebrities dance for charity at Lexington Stars event

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      • Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

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        Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

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        Paris farm extends annual Poppy Festival hours post Memorial Day Weekend rainout

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      • Run for the Robots competition

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        Kentucky Horse Park hosts students from around the world in robotics competition

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